10,000 Black Men Named George
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Scope and Content
This series includes invitations to screenings of 10,000 Black Men Named George, a transcript of the speech given by Ferne Margulies when she accepted the American Family Insurance American Legacy Trailblazer Award for her deceased husband, a research file on Pullman porters, a DVD of the finished film, and drafts of various versions of the the movie's script.
Dates
- Creation: 1936 - 2005
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1977 - 2001
Creator
- From the Collection: Margulies, Stan (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Historical Note
10,000 Black Men Named George was a made-for-TV movie that first aired on Showtime in 2002. Margulies was one of the film's executive producers. The film tells the story of how Asa Philip Randolph organized the black porters of the Pullman Rail Company to form the first African-American union in the United States.
Extent
From the Collection: 121.6 Linear Feet (111 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
This series is arranged in alphabetical order by file name.
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library Repository
Doheny Memorial Library G4
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0185 United States
ctlibarc@usc.edu